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Old 01-12-2008, 05:18 PM
RBM
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Default Re: Backup Assistant -Text charges

Dave, try using the settings for the VX8300. Lots of phone models aren't
listed but it works using similar phone models and if you have a BT adapter
on your pc, go that route, works like a charm




"Dave Rudisill" <denali@alaska.net> wrote in message
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> >"RBM" <rbm@noemail.com> wrote:

>
>>"Dave Rudisill" <denali@alaska.net> wrote in message
>>newsprho350r9uitq1stive933ee8mbc5ahpg@4ax.com. ..
>>> >"Dean" <dean173@yahoo.com> wrote:
>>>
>>>>Backup Assistant is free. The normal monthly charge is waived as long as
>>>>you've signed up for "My Account" with VZW. "My Account" is also free. I
>>>>can't think of a single reason why they made this silly rule, as is
>>>>makes
>>>>them no money, but since it's all free, I don't really care.
>>>>
>>>>The charges you refer to are if you choose to use what they call "Auto
>>>>Sync". It's been awhile since I set mine up, but I recall it has
>>>>something
>>>>to do with the system updating your phone each time you make a change in
>>>>your contacts directory ON YOUR PC, however........
>>>>
>>>>Working the other way, that is, making the change in your PHONE, and
>>>>then
>>>>letting the phone "call" the system to "report" the change, is FREE.
>>>
>>> Yep. No airtime, no message charges.
>>>
>>> --
>>> Dave

>>

>
>>That is correct. That is what Todd said as well, but if you do want to
>>make
>>changes, or edit from the website, which is a hell of a lot easier than
>>doing it on a phone with no keyboard, it's a fifteen cent charge to
>>download
>>to the phone, so, only part of the app is actually free. Bitpim is
>>completely free
>>
>>

> I have never downloaded to the phone. I guess that's why I was unaware
> of that cost.
>
> I'm waiting for BitPim to become available for the LG VX-8350.
>
> --
> Dave




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